Rome was not built in a day and though the empire is gone, the remnants are still there. There is the Pantheon which serves as the tomb of several kings, the Colosseum where gladiators once fought and the Roman Forum that was once the center of public life.
Aside from the former empire, those who are catholic can visit the seat of the church and get a chance to see the pope in Vatican City.
This place is huge as it has 6 gates which comprise the Vatican Palace, St. Peter’s Square and the Papal Gardens. One of the things that people must not forget to see is the Sistine Chapel which is where tourists can see up close and personal the marvelous piece of artwork done by Michelangelo.
Every hour, the person will even get the chance to see the exchange of the guards. These individuals famously known as the Swiss Guard still wear the old colorful uniform of Helvetian soldiers dating back to the 16th century.
More for aesthetic purposes these days, those who wear the uniform are in charge of protecting the pope similar to the secret service who are in charge of protecting the president.
The Trevi Fountain is another place that should be visited. People can take pictures beside the sculptors and make a wish after throwing in a coin. Tradition has it that those who do this will be able to come back to Rome in the future.
The most famous square in Rome is the Piazza Navona that has a lot of fountains and an old church. This place is very active because of the many shops and restaurants so the person will be able to rest while drinking some coffee, talk with the locals and get some gifts and souvenirs to bring home.
Another palace that has a lot of sculptors and artwork is the Palazza Nuovo. The museum’s façade was designed by Michelangelo as part of the Piazza del Campidoglio renovation. It holds masterpieces like the Discobolus, Dying Galatian and the Marcus Aurelius.
There are two airports where the plane can land so the person can visit Rome. The airline one has chosen may land at Ciampino Airport or at Fiumicino Airport. From there, the individual can rent a car or take a cab to the reserved hotel.
Getting around to visit the sites can be expensive if the person does not know where to go. One can do some research before flying in or get a brochure to know where the bus and trams are located which will surely save money on food and gifts to bring home.
It is a good thing the transport system in Rome is well connected. Buying a metrocard allows the traveler to move around from one place to another similar to the one used in the New York subway system.
Should the group decide to see other cities around Rome, the Termini Stations is not that hard to find. This is very close to the Via Veneto, Santa Marcia Maggiore Church and the Colosseum.
Walking around Rome will be tiring given that some of these places are quite far. Instead of driving that could get the group lost or wasting money on cab fare, the person can check out the public tours that is being offered. This is still much cheaper than hiring a private coach that will also go along the same route.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Traveling to Russia
If you want to travel to Europe, Russia is one of the largest nations in the world that occupies part of Eastern Europe and Asia. Even though not every part of it is inhabited, most of the cities where people live are rich in culture and history.
Moscow is the capital of this vast country. There are more than 9 million inhabitants and over 5,000 streets. It is a hard time for those who have no idea on going back to the hotel, you can really get lost! So better to have your maps or anybody that for surely known better the place.
In the city, the Kremlin serves as the seat of the Russian government. People will surely be in awe seeing the Tsar Bell and Cannon. Along the Kremlin’s wall lies one of Russia’s oldest museums. It features weapons dating from the 15th century to the present. There are also large jewels stored here such as the diamonds of Orlov that is 189.63 carats and the Shah that is 88.7 carats.
So many tourist do not know about this, just before getting into the Kremlin, the ground that the tourist walks on is another important landmark known as the Red Square. The May Day parade is held here showing Russia’s military might before the collapse of the Cold War.
If you decided to get to another side of the town or to travel to another city that is a few miles north, south, west or east, there are over 150 stations scattered all over the city. This is the way Russians get to various places quickly and more often than places. Those who choose to go west will likely end up in St. Petersburg. The old name of this place as many Russians remember is Leningrad. During the patriotic war, the residents of this city held out for more than 800 days against the Nazis. It took time before the Red army was able to fight back and drive the invaders away.
Russia’s 2nd largest city and home to the world famous Hermitage is St. Petersburg. This building is often known as a hotel but not, it is a museum, housing several departments from prehistoric culture to western European art such as a famous works of Da Vinci, Rafael, Renoir and Monet among others. There are also some sculptors done by Michelangelo and Rodin.
Nearer St. Petersburg but closer to the sea is the city Murmansk. This place is a major fishing port as well the headquarters of Russian’s northern Atlantic fleet. There is not that much to see here unless the person came in the month of March to witness the reindeer races and the ski marathon.
Instead of going West from Moscow, those who go east will bet to the town of Vladimir Oblast. There are a lot of museums and other architectural buildings here such as the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, the St. Euphymius Cathedral of our Savior, the Cathedral of the Deposition of the Veil, the Protection Cathedral and other monasteries dating to the 17th and 18th century.
Not far is the town of Suzdal that has an open air museum featuring various artworks.
The Volga River is one of the longest in the world stretching 3,700 kilometers. Along its banks is the city of Volgograd that at a point in time was called Stalingrad. It was here the Russians pushed back the Nazis until the gates of Berlin. The city was rebuilt after the war and there many museums here dedicated to those who fought and died.
Here are some helpfull info’s for those who wanted to travel to Europe, especially Russia. Hopefully you and your mate enjoying the experience when travelling to Europe or any other country in this world.
Moscow is the capital of this vast country. There are more than 9 million inhabitants and over 5,000 streets. It is a hard time for those who have no idea on going back to the hotel, you can really get lost! So better to have your maps or anybody that for surely known better the place.
In the city, the Kremlin serves as the seat of the Russian government. People will surely be in awe seeing the Tsar Bell and Cannon. Along the Kremlin’s wall lies one of Russia’s oldest museums. It features weapons dating from the 15th century to the present. There are also large jewels stored here such as the diamonds of Orlov that is 189.63 carats and the Shah that is 88.7 carats.
So many tourist do not know about this, just before getting into the Kremlin, the ground that the tourist walks on is another important landmark known as the Red Square. The May Day parade is held here showing Russia’s military might before the collapse of the Cold War.
If you decided to get to another side of the town or to travel to another city that is a few miles north, south, west or east, there are over 150 stations scattered all over the city. This is the way Russians get to various places quickly and more often than places. Those who choose to go west will likely end up in St. Petersburg. The old name of this place as many Russians remember is Leningrad. During the patriotic war, the residents of this city held out for more than 800 days against the Nazis. It took time before the Red army was able to fight back and drive the invaders away.
Russia’s 2nd largest city and home to the world famous Hermitage is St. Petersburg. This building is often known as a hotel but not, it is a museum, housing several departments from prehistoric culture to western European art such as a famous works of Da Vinci, Rafael, Renoir and Monet among others. There are also some sculptors done by Michelangelo and Rodin.
Nearer St. Petersburg but closer to the sea is the city Murmansk. This place is a major fishing port as well the headquarters of Russian’s northern Atlantic fleet. There is not that much to see here unless the person came in the month of March to witness the reindeer races and the ski marathon.
Instead of going West from Moscow, those who go east will bet to the town of Vladimir Oblast. There are a lot of museums and other architectural buildings here such as the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God, the St. Euphymius Cathedral of our Savior, the Cathedral of the Deposition of the Veil, the Protection Cathedral and other monasteries dating to the 17th and 18th century.
Not far is the town of Suzdal that has an open air museum featuring various artworks.The Volga River is one of the longest in the world stretching 3,700 kilometers. Along its banks is the city of Volgograd that at a point in time was called Stalingrad. It was here the Russians pushed back the Nazis until the gates of Berlin. The city was rebuilt after the war and there many museums here dedicated to those who fought and died.
Here are some helpfull info’s for those who wanted to travel to Europe, especially Russia. Hopefully you and your mate enjoying the experience when travelling to Europe or any other country in this world.
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